Second grade classroom

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Chapter book read alouds for the elementary classroom. My 1st and 2nd grade kids love some of these read alouds. Come find your new favorite!

My Classroom 1 comment This post contains affiliate links for your shopping convenience. I earn a small commission each time someone makes a purchase through one of my links. For more information about my Disclosure Policy, please visit this link. I've said it before, and I'm about to say it again, my classroom is my home away from home. As such, I always like to create a space that is comfortable and functional. I want it to be a place where my students and I are cozy and have room to move…

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Back to school, second grade, procedures, classroom ideas, classroom management

Friday letters offer so many insights into your students and keep parents connected to your classroom. See how I teach students to manage them themselves.

Hi, all! It's that time again... back to school! I'm starting my second year in second grade, back in the classroom I was in last year. This is a HUGE relief. I spent last summer moving (to a new apartment, new school, new classroom... agh!!!), and I felt as if my life was in limbo. I can't even begin to explain the comfort I had at the end of last school year knowing I'd be back in my classroom again. Yahoo! So, this year, for the first time EVER, I did not go into my classroom through all…